Industrial Mechanic

Job Description

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Mechanic to disassemble, inspect, repair, rebuild, and test gearboxes, pumps, blowers, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, chippers, crushers, and other industrial machinery in an electro-mechanical repair shop.

This is a precision mechanical repair position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, accurate measurements, and the ability to work from specifications.

3+ years of mechanical repair experience required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Disassemble and rebuild gearboxes, pumps, blowers, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, and other industrial machinery
• Inspect components for wear, damage, and condition
• Take and document precision measurements during disassembly and assembly
• Compare measurements with factory specifications and standards
• Clean and prepare rotating components for inspection and assembly
• Install replacement parts and perform mechanical repairs
• Reassemble equipment according to factory specifications and documented dimensions
• Test completed equipment by running assemblies and/or taking final measurements
• Number and identify components to ensure proper reassembly
• Perform repairs in the shop and, when required, at customer facilities
• Work under the direction of a Work Leader while maintaining high standards for precision and workmanship

REQUIRED:

• 3+ years of mechanical repair experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read, understand, and work with measurements and dimensions
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to follow technical direction and work accurately as part of a skilled repair team

EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IS VALUABLE:

• Gearbox repair or rebuild
• Industrial machinery repair
• Rotating equipment
• Pumps or blowers
• Mechanical equipment rebuilds
• Centrifuges
• Crushers, chippers, or similar heavy industrial equipment
• Bearings, shafts, seals, couplings, or other rotating components
• Industrial maintenance
• Machine repair
• Mechanical assembly

Trade school or formal mechanical training is preferred, but hands-on mechanical repair experience is most important.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is an active, hands-on shop position requiring approximately eight hours of standing and working on equipment, climbing on or over large equipment when necessary, and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling 50+ lbs.